The Knicks rank just outside the bottom 10 in defensive efficiency, and in their six losses to Cleveland, OKC and Boston, they have surrendered an average of 126 points. These are not championship-contending numbers, even with a top-shelf offense.

The Cleveland Cavaliers boosted their NBA-best record with a 142-105 romp past the New York Knicks on Friday, tightening their grip on the Eastern Conference lead with an all-around dominant display.

The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in basketball this season. The Knicks are currently 36-18,

Boston is coming off a 20-point win over Philadelphia post-All-Star break. New York is 1-1 since the break with a one-point win over the Bulls and a 37-point blowout loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. The Celtics are 2-0 against the Knicks this year with victories of 21 and 27 points.

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New York Knicks forward Josh Hart may not have been an All-Star this season, but he was certainly playing on that level. CBS Sports writer Brad Botkin ranked his top 25 players in the NBA this season,

Josh Hart’s troublesome knee will keep him out of Friday night’s big game. The Knicks’ Swiss Army knife was ruled out before tip-off Cavaliers with